Who we are
Our website address is: https://social.jcamherst.org.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection and site security.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a “hash”) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if any) may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images or other media to the website, avoid uploading files that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors and other users may be able to download and extract location data from media that is publicly accessible on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so you do not have to re-enter your details when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and your screen display preferences. Login cookies typically last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies are removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that third-party website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the password reset email as a security measure.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically rather than holding them for moderation.
For users who register on our website, we store the personal information provided in the user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they may not be able to change their username). Website administrators can also view and edit this information for administration and support purposes.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you provided to us. You can also request that we erase personal data we hold about you. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Child Safety Standards (CSAE/CSAM)
Applies to: Jewish Community of Amherst Social Site (social.jcamherst.org)
Developer: Itabix Inc
Zero tolerance policy
Jewish Community of Amherst Social Site has a zero-tolerance policy for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). We strictly prohibit any child sexual abuse material (CSAM), grooming, sexual solicitation of minors, or any content that depicts, promotes, or facilitates the sexual exploitation of children.
Reporting and user feedback
If you encounter content or behavior that violates these standards, you can report it:
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In-app/On-site reporting: Use the “Report” option available on profiles, posts, comments, groups, or messages (where enabled).
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Email reporting: Email our Child Safety contact (below) and include as much detail as possible (usernames, links, screenshots, and dates).
We review reports and may remove content, restrict features, suspend, or terminate accounts that violate these standards.
Child Safety point of contact
For child safety questions, CSAM prevention practices, or urgent reports related to CSAE/CSAM:
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Email: child-safety@jcamherst.org
Cooperation and legal reporting
When we become aware of apparent CSAM or child exploitation activity, we will take appropriate action, which may include preserving relevant information and reporting to appropriate authorities, consistent with applicable law.
Age and access
This service is intended for users 13+. We do not knowingly allow accounts for children under 13. If we learn that an account belongs to a child under 13, we will take steps to remove the account and associated content.